LosGuerra's Timeline

[losguerra]

~*~OUR STORY~*~
Dec 97-Husband misrepped as USC@age 16,got caught,then EWI
Jan 03-we met, started dating
May 07-our wedding!
Jul 07-husband got sick of living illegally in the US.We left, went to see the world!
Oct 07-We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
Dec 07-pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
Dec 07-great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!:o
Jan 2, 08-FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mex, waiting...

[losguerra]

~*~OUR STORY~*~
Dec 97-Husband misrepped as USC@age 16,got caught,then EWI
Jan 03-we met, started dating
May 07-our wedding!
Jul 07-husband got sick of living illegally in the US.We left, went to see the world!
Oct 07-We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
Dec 07-pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
Dec 07-great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!
Feb 2, 08-FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!:thumbup:

[losguerra]

~*~OUR STORY~*~
Dec 97 - Husband misrepped as USC@age 16,got caught,then EWI
Jan 03 - we met, started dating
May 07 - our wedding!
Jul 07 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US.We left, went to see the world!
Oct 07 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
Dec 07 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
Dec 07 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!
Feb 2, 08 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!
Feb 10, 08 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox

[losguerra]

~It All Begins~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then EWI (yup, his border crossing card was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!

~Our Process Begins~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am

[losguerra]

~It All Begins~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then EWI (yup, his border crossing card was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!

~Our Process Begins~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed

[losguerra]

~It All Begins~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then EWI (yup, his border crossing card was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!

~Our Process Begins~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!

Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed

[losguerra]

~It All Begins~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then EWI (yup, his border crossing card was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!


~Our Process Begins~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!

Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am

Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed

Jun 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!

[losguerra]

~It All Begins~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!


~Our Process Begins~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!

Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am

Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed

June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!

~NVC Stage~
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online


Edit:
~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!

~Our Process Begins~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!

Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed

June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!

~NVC Stage~
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS Fee in system, printed cover sheet

[losguerra]

~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!

~I-130 Stage~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed
June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!


~NVC Stage~
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 17, 2008 - IV Fee paid online
July 18, 2008 - IV payment recorded, printed cover sheet

Hoping to get these forms finished up and mailed off quickly!

[losguerra]

~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!

~I-130 Stage~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed
June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!


~NVC Stage~
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 17, 2008 - IV Fee paid online
July 18, 2008 - IV payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 24, 2008 - Mailed I-864

Hoping to get these forms finished up and mailed off quickly!

[losguerra]

~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
November 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)
December 1997 - He re-entered the US with inspection!


~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US

December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release! :)


~I-130 Stage~
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico

Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed
June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!


~NVC Stage~
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 17, 2008 - IV Fee paid online
July 18, 2008 - IV payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 24, 2008 - Mailed I-864 packet
July 24-August 2, 2008 - Consulted Laurel Scott, worked nonstop on legal argument regarding Husband's immigration history
August 2, 2008, 9:00 am - Mailed DS-230 packet

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/guatetaliana/P1010060-1.jpg
(didn't actually drop it in there, just took that photo for effect :))


It's in God's hands now. Next up: prepare for visa interview, assemble a killer I-601

[losguerra]

~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!

~I-130 Stage~ (137 days or 4.5 months at CSC)
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed
June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!

~NVC Stage~ (36 days at NVC and counting...)
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 17, 2008 - IV Fee paid online
July 18, 2008 - IV payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 24, 2008 - Mailed I-864
July 24-August 2, 2008 - Consulted w/ Laurel Scott, worked nonstop on legal argument regarding Husband's immigration history
August 2, 2008, 9:03 am - Mailed DS-230 packet
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/guatetaliana/P1010060-1.jpg
(didn't actually drop it in there, just took that photo for effect)
August 2, 2008, 10:45 am - Found out from NVC automated system that the I-864 was RFEd :gaah:
August 6, 2008 - got tired of waiting for RFE letter from NVC, sent out information, hopefully done

It's in God's hands now. Next up: prepare for visa interview, assemble a killer I-601

[losguerra]

~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!

~I-130 Stage~ (137 days or 4.5 months)
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed
June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!

6 days to transfer case from CSC to NVC

~NVC Stage~ (44 days or 1.5 months)
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 17, 2008 - IV Fee paid online
July 18, 2008 - IV payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 24, 2008 - Mailed I-864
July 24-August 2, 2008 - Consulted w/ Laurel Scott, worked nonstop on legal argument regarding Husband's immigration history
August 2, 2008, 9:03 am - Mailed DS-230 packet
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/guatetaliana/P1010060-1.jpg
(didn't actually drop it in there, just took that photo for effect)
August 2, 2008, 10:45 am - Found out from NVC automated system that the I-864 was RFEd :gaah:
August 6, 2008 - DS-230 entered in system
August 6, 2008 - got tired of waiting for RFE letter from NVC, sent out requested info
August 8, 2008 - RFE response entered in system
August 11-14, 2008 - chaos at NVC (new RFE on I-864, it wasn't true)
August 15, 2008 - CASE COMPLETED!!!

It's in God's hands now. Next up: prepare for visa interview, assemble a killer I-601

[losguerra]

~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!

~I-130 Stage~ (137 days or 4.5 months)
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed
April 27, 2008 - found out we're expecting a baby!
May 21, 2008 - I decided to return semi-permanently to Chicago, left husband in Mexico :(
June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!

6 days to transfer case from CSC to NVC

~NVC Stage~ (44 days or 1.5 months)
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 17, 2008 - IV Fee paid online
July 18, 2008 - IV payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 24, 2008 - Mailed I-864
July 24-August 2, 2008 - Consulted w/ Laurel Scott, worked nonstop on legal argument regarding Husband's immigration history
August 2, 2008, 9:03 am - Mailed DS-230 packet
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/guatetaliana/P1010060-1.jpg
(didn't actually drop it in there, just took that photo for effect)
August 2, 2008, 10:45 am - Found out from NVC automated system that the I-864 was RFEd :gaah:
August 6, 2008 - DS-230 entered in system
August 6, 2008 - got tired of waiting for RFE letter from NVC, sent out requested info
August 8, 2008 - RFE response entered in system
August 11-14, 2008 - chaos at NVC (new RFE on I-864, it wasn't true)
August 15, 2008 - CASE COMPLETED!!!

3 weeks and 6 days waiting to find out the date of our appointment in CDJ

~Finish Line~
October 3, 2008 - Visa Appointment in CDJ. PRAY PRAY PRAY we will be waiver eligible
December 1, 2008 - Waiver Appointment in CDJ. PRAY PRAY PRAY for a pilot program approval so husband can be here when the baby's born
December 17, 2008 - Our beloved baby boy is set to enter the world!

[losguerra]

~How it all Started~
1992 to 1996 - Husband frequently crossed the border legally with family for shopping trips
December 1997 - Husband was forced by parent to misrep as USC @ age 16, got caught, then misrepped with passport back into the US (yup, his B1/B2 was still valid, why was he made to misrep? Nobody will ever know)

~The story of us~
January 2003 - we met and started dating
Fall 2006 - engaged
May 2007 - our wedding!
July 2007 - husband got sick of living illegally in the US. We left, went to see the world (or at least Europe). Also tried living there, wasn't meant to be...
October 2007 - We moved to Monterrey, Mexico
December 2007 - pretty sure husband not allowed back into the US ever again
December 2007 - great people of IM2US tipped us off to a promising news release!
Jan 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting DHLed from Mexico
Feb 2, 2008 - FBI fingerprinting says NO RECORD!

~I-130 Stage~ (137 days or 4.5 months)
Feb 10, 2008 - I-130 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox from Mexico
Feb 13, 2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 6 am
Feb 21, 2008 - NOA1
Feb 23, 2008 - check cashed
April 27, 2008 - found out we were expecting a baby!
May 21, 2008 - I decided to return semi-permanently to Chicago, left husband in Mexico :(
June 26, 2008 - email says I-130 APPROVED!!

6 days to transfer case from CSC to NVC

~NVC Stage~ (44 days or 1.5 months)
July 2, 2008 - File received at NVC
July 4, 2008 - Husband emails DS-3032
July 16, 2008 - AOS Fee paid online
July 17, 2008 - AOS payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 17, 2008 - IV Fee paid online
July 18, 2008 - IV payment recorded, printed cover sheet
July 24, 2008 - Mailed I-864
July 24-August 2, 2008 - Consulted w/ Laurel Scott, worked nonstop on legal argument regarding Husband's immigration history
August 2, 2008, 9:03 am - Mailed DS-230 packet
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/guatetaliana/P1010060-1.jpg
(didn't actually drop it in there, just took that photo for effect)
August 2, 2008, 10:45 am - Found out from NVC automated system that the I-864 was RFEd :gaah:
August 6, 2008 - DS-230 entered in system
August 6, 2008 - got tired of waiting for RFE letter from NVC, sent out requested info
August 8, 2008 - RFE response entered in system
August 11-14, 2008 - chaos at NVC (new RFE on I-864, it wasn't true)
August 15, 2008 - CASE COMPLETED!!!

3 weeks and 6 days waiting to find out the date of our appointment in CDJ

October 3, 2008 - Visa Appointment in CDJ. Received Lifetime Ban, no waiver for USC misrep under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii)

~The Next Chapter~
December 17, 2008 - Our beloved baby boy is set to enter the world!
December 26, 2008 - Tentative date for our big reunion in Windsor, ON, Canada so that Carlos can meet his new baby!

What's after that? Only God knows. Please pray that our time apart will be short!